Gandhi, also editor of 'Utkal Prasang' - a monthly magazine published by the state government, sustained injuries on his face and other parts of the body while his vehicle was damaged.
Gandhi was first rushed to Area hospital at Jajpur Road and later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, police sources said.
As per the FIR filed by him with the Jajpur Road police, Gandhi was dragged out of his car and beaten up by four motorcycle-borne youths.
The attackers fled when they found some of Gandhi